Teaching sound waves can be difficult. Use this hands-on experiment to help make the concept much more accessible. Plus, the outcome is super cool, creating a WOW experience in science class!
What Students Learn about Sound Waves
In this sound waves experiment, students use the scientific method to create a hypothesis and then experiment with sound. Students tap a spoon on a string against the table and listen to the sound. Then they repeat the experiment with their fingers in their ears. Astoundingly, the sound is quite different and much louder. Students learn from this that sound changes when it moves through a solid versus air and when it moves through different materials. They also gain experience using the scientific method and applying what they’ve learned.
What’s Included in this Sound Waves Resource
- teacher notes
- a reproducible lab sheet for your students
- post-experiment teacher notes which explain what students will have observed, along with a kid-friendly explanation, and a paper-saving reproducible version
Materials Needed for the Sound Waves Experiment
- A piece of string (or dental floss)
- A metal spoon
Other Options for Using this Resource:
Homeschooling or teaching remotely? This lab experiment is perfect because students can do it at home. All of the materials are items most students already have. This lab can also be assigned for homework if a student misses it during class.
Complete the form below to get the resource.
This experiment is part of a larger bundle of easy science experiments that can be done at school or at home. Purchase the bundle here:
.jpg "Sound Waves Experiment for Grades 5 and 6")
Post a Comment
Thanks for visiting Teacher Toy Shop. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas.